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The Podcast for parents and coaches of young aspiring footballers. Our professional team answer questions about youth football development for parents, managers & coaches to help children fulfil their potential and succeed at football. The Inner Huddle Podcast is hosted by Perry Cocking & Geoff Bonner who have over 40 years of coaching experience between them. They have worked with children at grassroots level right through to Premier League & Champions League winners. The first series had over 20,000 downloads and series two sees sports psychologist, Betsy Tuffrey, join the team to help answer the many questions that get sent in by football parents from all over the world. If you have question for the podcast please send it to Perry at perry@pezzazstreetsoccer.com Please leave a review if you can as it helps other people find us.
Episodes

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
5 min
This is taken from Perry's new book - Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life.

Apr 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
6 min
This is taken from Perry's new book - Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life.

Apr 16, 2024
Apr 16, 2024
8 min
Encouraging your child to not be afraid of making mistakes is one of the key messages from Perry's new book - Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life.

Apr 3, 2024
Apr 3, 2024
1hr 12 min
In the latest episode of series three Pez & Geoff answer more questions sent in by parents and coaches along with discussing some of the chapters in Pez's new book (Did You Win, Did You Score...?) The questions are listed below.
Does shouting out from the side lines really ever achieve anything positive?
Chapter 26 - Embrace and encourage rotation of players to play in different positions.
My son’s team does not give a top scorer award but every team at the club does. So I buy him the trophy myself with the club badge on and give it to him on the day of the presentation (when he is top goal scorer). I don’t see an issue with this.
Chapter 90 - Children are like seeds.
If a player has made it known that they are leaving for a new team at the end of the season and do not turn up for 5 training sessions in a row (possibly training with the new team) but still expect to play on a Sunday - would you still play them? Genuinely interested to hear your thoughts.
Please send any questions you want answered/discussed to Pez at perry@pezzazstreetsoccer.com or 07818225592
This episode was sponsored by Perry's new book:
Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life http://tinyurl.com/NewBookDetails
Your hosts are: Perry Cocking (Pezzaz Street Soccer & formerly Southampton FC)
https://www.facebook.com/perrycockingauthor
Geoff Bonner (Wessex Futsal Club) - https://www.facebook.com/wessexfutsal

Mar 22, 2024
Mar 22, 2024
7 min
Encourage self-expression and flair is one of the key messages from Perry's new book - Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life.

Mar 19, 2024
Mar 19, 2024
1hr 19 min
In the latest episode of series three Pez & Geoff answer more questions sent in by parents and coaches along with discussing some of the chapters in Pez's new book (Did You Win, Did You Score...?) The questions are listed below.
I’ve heard you both talk about the need for players to scan whilst playing. Do you have any advice for helping my son to scan more or know of any drills that might help…?
Chapter 66 - Playing for more than one team
My 9 year old lad has been told his grassroots team aren’t going to resign him next season as he’s not good enough. He’s devastated that he’ll no longer be able to play with his friends. He didn’t play as much as the other players this season but still loved it. Do you have any advice on what we should do next to help him?
Chapter 104 - Moments of magic
What are your views on game time for young players from u7s to u11s? In our team all the parents pay the same fee but not all players get the same playing time.
Please send any questions you want answered/discussed to Pez at perry@pezzazstreetsoccer.com or 07818225592
This episode was sponsored by Perry's new book:
Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life http://tinyurl.com/NewBookDetails
Your hosts are: Perry Cocking (Pezzaz Street Soccer & formerly Southampton FC)
https://www.facebook.com/perrycockingauthor
Geoff Bonner (Wessex Futsal Club) - https://www.facebook.com/wessexfutsal

Mar 8, 2024
Mar 8, 2024
7 min
Embrace mistakes and failure is one of the key messages from Perry's new book - Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life.

Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
1hr 16 min
In the latest episode of series three Pez & Geoff answer more questions sent in by parents and coaches along with discussing some of the chapters in Pez's new book (Did You Win, Did You Score...?) The questions are listed below.
I love players that can go past other players and mavericks of the game. Do you think this country will produce more flair players in the future or has the game changed now…?
Chapter 3 - Embrace Mistakes and Failure
I’m a coach for an U8s team and in training I play lots of small sided games. The players don’t really have set positions and it’s all about contact time with the ball and having fun. However, I have at least two players who tell me that they’re not allowed to play in goal when it’s their turn. One even said “my dad will kill me!”. It leaves me in an awkward position. I just wondered what your thoughts on this are?
Chapter 40 - What to do if your child wants to quit
I had a brief run through the chapters in your book but I am unsure if there is anything on dealing with on field ‘trash talking’ from opponents? this has occurred a few times recently to my youngest boy and has made him very upset and in tears. I believe it is just a tactic to get under his skin and affect his performance. Any help would be appreciated in how to block this out mentally.
Chapter 114 - Don't be a PlayStation parent
How late is too late to join a grassroots team if you’ve decided you want to play professionally? I have a 13-year-old who’s suddenly decided that’s what they want to do and is all they talk about.
Please send any questions you want answered/discussed to Pez at perry@pezzazstreetsoccer.com or 07818225592
This episode was sponsored by Perry's new book:
Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life http://tinyurl.com/NewBookDetails
Your hosts are: Perry Cocking (Pezzaz Street Soccer & formerly Southampton FC)
https://www.facebook.com/perrycockingauthor
Geoff Bonner (Wessex Futsal Club) - https://www.facebook.com/wessexfutsal

Feb 23, 2024
Feb 23, 2024
17 min
Developing a growth mindset is one of the key messages from Perry's new book - Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life.

Feb 11, 2024
Feb 11, 2024
7 min
Defining success, is the first chapter of Perry's new book - Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life.